Theories

Question 1

What is the function of social order

Answer 1

Stabilises society

Question 2

Social control

Answer 2

Socialises us into understanding the norms , expected behaviours and values

Question 3

Social solidarity

Answer 3

Feeling apart of the group in society so that people fulfil their responsibility

Question 4

Organic analogy

Answer 4

Society is like a living organism

Question 5

Meritocracy

Answer 5

People are given roles , rewards or positions based on their skills

Question 6

Structural theory

Answer 6

Society is based on agreement

Question 7

Structural

Answer 7

Big systems and organizations in society and how they shape lives peoples

Question 8

Conflict

Answer 8

Society is made up of groups which often lead up to competition

Question 9

How do Marxists see society as structural, conflict

Answer 9

One group use their power to exploit another group ( the ruling class and the working class)

Question 10

Ideology

Answer 10

False ideas which leads to a false consciousness

Question 11

Repressive state apparatus

Answer 11

Institutions and systems used by the government to control and maintain order eg laws, police

Question 12

Capitalism

Answer 12

Economic system where all property and recourses are owned by the community

Question 13

What are consensus theories

Answer 13

Those that see people in society having shared interests and beliefs . E.g functionalism

Question 14

What did Durkheim argue

Answer 14

Society was like a human body (the organic analogy)